Westward Bound
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March 2025 Western Horseman – Table of Contents
On The Cover
“Old Red” Art by Clara Smith
“Old Red” Art by Clara Smith
Features
FESTIVALS AND FOLKLOREMarvel at the gaucho’s skill and embrace the festive spirit of jineteada, a b...
Qatar's Top Feb. 15 Program Scrapped Due to Unsafe Turf
Qatar's flagship international meeting at Al Rayyan Racecourse was abandoned due to unsafe conditions on the turf course. With racing moved to Al Uqda Feb. 16, Rebel's Romance, the big favorite in the...
2002 BC Classic Winner Volponi Dies in Korea at Age 27
Volponi, the upset winner of the 2002 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), died Feb. 14 in Korea, where he had a lengthy career at stud, according to Korea Racing Authority online records. He was 27....
Baeza Could Join KY Derby Trail After Maiden Romp
It's likely on to the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail for Baeza after the half brother to classic winners Dornoch and Mage rolled to a 4 3/4-length victory Feb. 14 at Santa Anita Park....
First Resort Kicks Off 3-Year-Old Campaign in Battaglia
As a grade 2 winner last year with earnings of $338,671 in four starts, Godolphin's homebred First Resort brings an imposing résumé into the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Feb. 22 at Turfwa...
Burnham Square Breezes for Fountain of Youth
Whitham Thoroughbreds' Burnham Square breezed an easy half-mile at Palm Meadows Training Center Feb. 15 in preparation for a scheduled start in the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) March 1 at Gu...
Oaklawn Park Cancels Racing Due to Rainy Conditions
Oaklawn Park canceled racing Feb. 15 following the fifth race after heavy rain fell at the Hot Springs, Ark., track and surrounding areas. Races 6-10 were left to be run on the program. ...